Refresh 101

Refreshing your curly style should be easy. I am a “less is more” type of curly when it comes to refreshing, because I have a “more is more” philosophy on my wash day. The more effort and care you put into setting your curls, the longer they will last you. But, life happens and this is how I like to approach refreshing my curls based on how it looks/feels! 

There are a few scenarios & quick methods I do depending on what my hair looks like: 

Is it Miss-Shapen? Wonky? Crimped Up Weird From Your Hair Tie or a Deep Sleep?

1. Steam Fresh: Hydration

If you are a morning shower person, this will take you no additional time. Take a steamy shower for 2-5 minutes with your BONNET on. The steam in the air will add (a little humidity) and hydration to your hair to reactivate the hydrogen bonds in your hair. This will  wake up the curls. Perfect for that fluff and go when sometimes curls get wonky at war in your sleep.

@manesbymell #stitch with @annafcurtis seal that hydration in with a serum & SKIP THIS ALTOGETHER if you straightened your hair! #curlyhair #curls #manesbymell ♬ original sound - Manes by Mell

Alternatively, if you have a facial steamer, turn that on and direct the steam into your hair for a couple minutes, i like to do 2 minutes on each side of my head and fluff out the root while doing this. The hair will start to expand as it absorbs some of that hydration. I recommend following up this method with a hair oil/serum to lock in the hydration and add some shine as needed.

Newbealer Facial Steamer, Mini Aroma Face Steamer, Nano Ionic Hot Mist Face Humidifier for Facial Deep Cleaning, Home Sauna Spa Sprayer with 9 Pieces Acne Remover Kit (White-Gold, 160 ml)
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VERB Ghost Oil, 2 fl oz
Newbealer Facial Steamer, Mini Aroma Face Steamer, Nano Ionic Hot Mist Face Humidifier for Facial Deep Cleaning, Home Sauna Spa Sprayer with 9 Pieces Acne Remover Kit (White-Gold, 160 ml)
YANIBEST Satin Bonnet for Sleeping, Hair Bonnets for Women and Men, Double Layer Ajustable Silky Bonnet for Curly Braids Hair Dark Green
VERB Ghost Oil, 2 fl oz
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Newbealer Facial Steamer, Mini Aroma Face Steamer, Nano Ionic Hot Mist Face Humidifier for Facial Deep Cleaning, Home Sauna Spa Sprayer with 9 Pieces Acne Remover Kit (White-Gold, 160 ml)
Newbealer Facial Steamer, Mini Aroma Face Steamer, Nano Ionic Hot Mist Face Humidifier for Facial Deep Cleaning, Home Sauna Spa Sprayer with 9 Pieces Acne Remover Kit (White-Gold, 160 ml)
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YANIBEST Satin Bonnet for Sleeping, Hair Bonnets for Women and Men, Double Layer Ajustable Silky Bonnet for Curly Braids Hair Dark Green
YANIBEST Satin Bonnet for Sleeping, Hair Bonnets for Women and Men, Double Layer Ajustable Silky Bonnet for Curly Braids Hair Dark Green
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VERB Ghost Oil, 2 fl oz
VERB Ghost Oil, 2 fl oz
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Is it looking and feeling dry and frizzy, like all the moisture evaporated out of your hair?

2. Moisturize

We all know that water is the ultimate hydration? Why is it that if we get caught in the rain or even the snow our hair freaks out and gets frizzy. This is because the hair is already dry and the hydration shocks your texture.

When needing to add moisture, control it by adding a moisture cream to your hands diluted with water and smooth over your curls in a praying hands motion. For extra definition, pick out curls to finger coil.

@manesbymell This is for my low-maintenance curlies. This the MOST I will do to refresh my ends and it takes about 5 minutes #curltok #hairtok #curlyhair #refresh #manesbymell ♬ sonido original

In your wash day and depending on your hair needs, you should have already gotten a good balance of moisture/protein. The protein will stay in the hair better than moisture that can evaporate, so I only add some cream for the moisture.

Air dry or diffuse!

CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream - Vegan Leave-In Conditioner for Any Hair Type, Smooths Hair (8 fl oz)
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother, Leave-In Styling Hair Cream Treatment, Smooths, Conditions, & Strengthens, Frizz Control for Up to 72 Hours, For All Hair Types, 3.3 fl oz
Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, 6.7 Ounce
CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream - Vegan Leave-In Conditioner for Any Hair Type, Smooths Hair (8 fl oz)
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother, Leave-In Styling Hair Cream Treatment, Smooths, Conditions, & Strengthens, Frizz Control for Up to 72 Hours, For All Hair Types, 3.3 fl oz
Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, 6.7 Ounce
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CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream - Vegan Leave-In Conditioner for Any Hair Type, Smooths Hair (8 fl oz)
CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream - Vegan Leave-In Conditioner for Any Hair Type, Smooths Hair (8 fl oz)
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Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother, Leave-In Styling Hair Cream Treatment, Smooths, Conditions, & Strengthens, Frizz Control for Up to 72 Hours, For All Hair Types, 3.3 fl oz
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother, Leave-In Styling Hair Cream Treatment, Smooths, Conditions, & Strengthens, Frizz Control for Up to 72 Hours, For All Hair Types, 3.3 fl oz
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Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, 6.7 Ounce
Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, 6.7 Ounce
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Has it lost definition, fallen flat?

3. Hold

This is for those needing extra longevity out of their curl definition. If your hair is super soft and well hydrated, you don’t need any moisture first, all you need to do is add a stronghold

VERB Curl Defining Foaming Gel for Frizz Control and Hydration, 6.7 fl oz
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Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Featherlight Touch-Up Curl Gel Cream - 3.4 fl oz, Anti-Frizz Nano Technology, On-The-Go Style Refresher, Ideal for Fine to Medium Textures, For All Curl Types
VERB Curl Defining Foaming Gel for Frizz Control and Hydration, 6.7 fl oz
AG Care Curl Trigger Defining Spray, 5 Fl Oz, 100141
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Featherlight Touch-Up Curl Gel Cream - 3.4 fl oz, Anti-Frizz Nano Technology, On-The-Go Style Refresher, Ideal for Fine to Medium Textures, For All Curl Types
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VERB Curl Defining Foaming Gel for Frizz Control and Hydration, 6.7 fl oz
VERB Curl Defining Foaming Gel for Frizz Control and Hydration, 6.7 fl oz
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AG Care Curl Trigger Defining Spray, 5 Fl Oz, 100141
AG Care Curl Trigger Defining Spray, 5 Fl Oz, 100141
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Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Featherlight Touch-Up Curl Gel Cream - 3.4 fl oz, Anti-Frizz Nano Technology, On-The-Go Style Refresher, Ideal for Fine to Medium Textures, For All Curl Types
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Featherlight Touch-Up Curl Gel Cream - 3.4 fl oz, Anti-Frizz Nano Technology, On-The-Go Style Refresher, Ideal for Fine to Medium Textures, For All Curl Types
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Is it a little frizzy with lots of flyaways, lacking shine?

4. Smooth

This is what I do when my curls need a little polishing. Using a little hair oil/serum, I smooth the top layer of my hair and tuck in flyaways by twirling them into a curl. This helps to smooth them away, protect them, and add a shiny finish to the hair.

@manesbymell Reply to @melinaaaaa_387 Deaing with Day 3 Hair. My motto is always less is more! #curlyhair #curltutorial #curls #curltok #manesbymell ♬ original sound - Manes by Mell
VERB Ghost Oil, 2 fl oz
  • WEIGHTLESS HAIR OIL: Verb Ghost Oil is a revitalizing hair finishing oil that enhances sheen; the hair protection oil smooths, softens and reduces frizz, promoting radiant shine for all hair types
  • INGREDIENTS: Bamboo Extract in the lightweight hair oil strengthens the hair and helps retain moisture, Moringa Oil nourishes and smooths frizz, and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein seals in moisture
  • ONLY GOOD STUFF: This paraben free, gluten free hair treatment oil with no harmful sulfates is vegan and cruelty free; Made in the USA, the smoothing oil can also be used to rehydrate and refresh skin and beards

The better the results on your wash day, the longer your curls will last you. Put  a little extra time and effort in there and it will pay off!

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